Sony's ultrastylish Xperia S (pictures)

The $459.99 Sony Xperia S has landed on U.S. shores packing unconventional good looks and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Meet the Xperia S

The Sony Xperia S has just landed in its pure, unlocked, and unadulterated form. Onboard are a fresh update to Android 4.0, a 12-megapixel camera, and apps for downloading media from Sony's entertainment library.

Light and magic

Here's a closer look at the clear bar that runs around the Sony Xperia S' base. Inside are icons for Android functions that aren't actual buttons. In fact, the capacitive keys, little dots, sit above them and are tough to see, let alone press.